sign! FAQ

Can I use Aloaha sign! to apply a digital signature to PDF Documents?

You need one of the Aloaha PDF Products to apply digital signatures to PDF Documents. Aloaha sign! is designed to sign NON PDF documents.

Do I need a CSP to be able to sign a file?

Aloahas innovative technology supports a broad range of smartcards native. That means that no CSP is required for such smart cards!

Which type of signatures can I create with sign!

sign! is able to create p7m, PKCS#7 and XMLDSIG Signatures.

What is a p7m file?

A p7m file is a digitally signed electronic envelope containing the original file. P7M is also called s/Mime.

What is a PKCS7 file?

A PKCS7 file contains the digital signature and the signing certificate. Unlike s/Mime it does NOT contain the original data.

What is xmldsig?

When signing a XML file it is possible to place the signature itself directly inside the XML itself. This is called xmldsig.

How can I validate p7m and p7s signatures?

Just right click on them and choose validate!